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Sponsors

ADR Investigation Protection Corp.ADR Investigation & Protection Corporation, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and at 10 N. Section Street, #104, Fairhope, Alabama, 251-990-4885 specializes in Closed Circuit Television and Access Control Systems, Security Guard Services and Business Investigation Services for residential and business applications. In business since 1981, and recently expanded to Fairhope, Alabama in 2004, ADR is a family owned business, offering exceptional customer service, at affordable prices.

BankTrustBankTrust is a subsidiary of the BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. holding corporation, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. We provide banking services at our 29 offices located in Alabama and Florida. In addition to banking services, BancTrust also provides trust, investment, insurance, brokerage and financial planning services through its affiliates, BancTrust Company, Inc. and BancTrust Financial Services, Inc. The common stock of the company trades on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol BTFG. www.banktrustonline.com

Jean and Beeman Bond -- Eli Lilly & Co.Beeman Bond, sponsor of pelican Lilly, It's a Girl Thing, says: What makes Fairhope a wonderful place to live? It's the people who volunteer their time, resources and ideas that make this a great thing.

Barry Lee Booth, DMDDr. Barry Lee Booth has been an active member of the Mobile Bay art community for more than 20 years. As a sculptor he has produced many public works such as the Veterans

Dr. Jana and Robert "Bobby" C. BrownThe "Sunset on Mobile Bay Pelican" is a beaded sunset made by Bayside Beads and we decided to honor our parents and aunt/uncle for their commitment in marriage and for their appreciation of nature and its unique beauty like that of the Fairhope sunset. In celebration of 30 years of marriage we honor Mr. and Mrs. Ted Baer (Suzanne ), 40 years of marriage we honor Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Brown (Nancy) and for 54 years of marriage and sunset-watching for Mr. and Mrs. Donnis N. Brown (Anne). We are thankful to
learn from them, laugh with them, and be loved by them.

John & Sivewright Carden John Carden is one of the founding members of Fairhope's Eastern Shore Art Association's Committee on Public Art (COPA) and one of its generous benefactors. John and Sivewright Carden were among sponsors contributing to the Dolphin Family bronze statue that adorns Fairhope's waterfront on Mobile Street at the Orange Street pier. John currently serves as the current treasurer of COPA. John said he and Sive are happy to participate in the pelican project, Art Takes Flight.

Cassity Brothers ConstructionCassity Brothers Construction Company is best known for exceptional workmanship in the Gulf Coast area. With their barges, tall cranes, boats and other heavy land equipment, twin brothers, Matt and Scott Cassity build piers, boat houses, bulk heads, decks and stair-steps--as well as homes and buildings in land-locked areas. They have recently been given public recognition for their service to the environment. They donated the use of their equipment and their own personal time to install tall poles in rivers around the Bay which will provide opportunities for the Osprey to build nests in their natural habitat. The Cassity brothers work together almost daily in a land-air-water-environment; they are very tuned-in to nature around them. At the end of any given day they have a story to tell about sightings of pelicans, ospreys, ducks, herons, fish, alligators and more. The one thing the Cassity brothers want known about them is that in all of the work they do, they give their deepest respect and consideration to intelligent and conservative construction along the waterways.

Construction Affiliates, Inc.Construction Affiliates is an Alabama General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial insurance repair. The company works with all major insurance companies and their local adjustors so that damage is repaired promptly and expertly according to the policy requirements. The company is located in Mobile, Alabama with offices in Pensacola, Florida, and Dothan, Alabama.

Jolane and Jack EdwardsJack Edwards is a member of the law firm of Hand Arendall, L.L.C., in Mobile and Fairhope. After twenty years in the U.S. House of Representatives he retired in 1985 to return to the practice of law. He had a unique and distinguished career in public life. He served as a Republican leader under five Presidents from Lyndon Johnson through Ronald Reagan

Fairhope Bluff NeighborhoodThe Bluff Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a pelican. We are a neighborhood group who love Fairhope and the arts in Fairhope and have many artists in our neighborhood. We are proud to be participating in this great project

Fairhope Massage and Skin CareFairhope Massage and Skincare Center offers quality, professional massage on the sunny Gulf Coast in Fairhope, Alabama. Providing massage therapy for men and women, the Center has been serving the City of Fairhope since 1998. www.fairhopemassage.com

Fairhope Paint & Body Shop -- Jubilee Paint & Body Shop -- Gulf Shores Collision Center Often times companies that are decades old sit back and reflect upon where they have been instead of looking towards the future. Not so for the folks at Fairhope Paint & Body Shop! They are growing stronger than ever. After 44 years in business they are transitioning their business to the third generation in the Chupek family. It all began in l963 when the founders, John Chupek & Austin Beasley opened Fairhope's first independent collision center on Bancroft Street across from Faulkner, where Manich Real Estate is today. Today they are in a state of the art facility on Greeno Road with 2 other locations, Jubilee Paint & Body Shop in Daphne and Gulf Shores Collision south of Foley. From 3 employees in 1963, the company now employs a total of 31. The entire team within the corporation believes in a set of core values; honesty, integrity, quality workmanship and providing value for their services. Along with good business principles, these values have allowed them to be a good employer and an upstanding member of the community, and to form deep long lasting partnerships with many of the major insurance carriers. They have been recipients of the Autochex Customer Satisfaction award for the past 4 consecutive years. This is why they are Baldwin County's Premier Collision Repair Team.

Fairhope Single Tax CorporationThe Fairhope Single Tax Corporation is always involved in community improvements and events. On parkland overlooking Mobile Bay donated in 1931 to the City of Fairhope to be held as parkland in perpetuity, the Single Tax Corporation made a financial contribution to place a bronze statuary group based on a 1913 picture of Marietta Johnson actively teaching students on the campus of the Organic School. Marietta Johnson was instrumental in promoting the progressive education movement and established the campus in 1907 as a model to provide a noncompetitive educational environment that allowed children to develop at their own pace. The Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education provides an active learning experience to the present day.

Fairhope Single Tax CorporationThe Fairhope Single Tax Corporation is always involved in community improvements and events. From donating land overlooking Mobile Bay in 1931 to the City of Fairhope to be held as parkland in perpetuity, to providing funds for much needed sidewalks to be paved for the safety of our children, to the renovation of the historic city hall and creation of a city musuem presently underway in that facility, the Single Tax Corporation is an active participant in many projects in the Fairhope area.

Fairhope Single Tax Corporation The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation is dedicated to the preservation of our natural habitat, most recently with the donation of approximately 42 acres of land that is part of the Weeks Bay watershed, with a goal of restoring it to open, undeveloped parkland by the removal of kudzu and other alien vegetation, the addition of nature trails and a model restoration of the environment of Cowpen Creek. The City of Fairthope is clarifying the posssible use of this land to serve as a mitigation bank for new development with a 10 percent set aside for green space/parkland in new developments over 10 acres.

Fairhope Single Tax CorporationThe Fairhope Single Tax Corporation is always involved in the betterment of the community. Offering land, money and labor to better our way of life is at the core of the organization. The Single Tax Corporation is proud of our involvement in numerous projects and especially pleased to sponsor the Art Takes Flight Pelican project. We consider it a celebration of the rebirth of the pelican population to our Mobile Bay area.

Fairhope Single Tax CorporationIn 1894 a group of people from Iowa, believing that the economic conditions under which they lived were unnatural and unjust, decided to incorporate the Single Tax concepts of Henry George. To do this they decided they needed a fresh start so they moved to Fairhope, Alabama. There they founded the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation to demonstrate those single tax concepts in the hope that single tax would be adopted by the governments as the sole source of raising revenue. The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation owns approximately 4500 acres in and around Fairhope, and leases parcels of land to our lessees, who hold renewable 99-year leases to our land and title to any buildings and improvements thereon.

Ann FaulknerAs a life-long pianist, I envisioned a musical pelican, one with the
music staff, treble clef and notes. "Stars Fell on Alabama" is displayed on
the pelican's wings, referencing the Hogy Carmichael standard that is now
closely connected to singer Jimmy Buffet. Mr. Buffet has ties to this
area and includes the song in his repertoire. The artist, Nancy Rowe, has
cleverly captured the concept with a tuxedo-clad pelican sporting a red
bowtie and cummerbund.

Dr. Glenn Glass, Eastern Shore Orthodontic SpecialistsDr. Glenn Glass is a local specialist in adolescent and adult orthodontics. His practice, Eastern Shore Orthodontic Specialists, is located on Main Street in the heart of Olde Towne Daphne. He and his very capable staff strive every day to improve and enhance the orthodontic patient experience from the latest in orthodontic technologies to the creature comforts of high speed internet access and video games. Dr. Glass also shares an office in Bay Minette with his wife, Dr. Jennifer Glass, to serve the needs of the North Baldwin community. Together they are building the North Baldwin Dental Center, to provide comprehensive dental and orthodontic services. Glenn is very active in the community through his involvement with the Thomas Hospital Foundation Board, the Daphne Downtown Redevelopment Authority and various other civic organizations. He and Jennifer make their home in Montrose with two adorable daughters, Isabelle (5) and Gabrielle (3). For more information on his orthodontic practice, please visit www.glassortho.com.

Hayek Kallen Investment Management, LLCHayek Kallen Investment Management is honored to support Art Takes Flight as a co-sponsor with Stone, Granade and Crosby. We find that working and living on the Eastern Shore, as many other folks do, a fulfilling experience that is enhanced by a vibrant arts community. Having served the investment needs of clients since 1985, we have always enjoyed inviting our out of town clients to visit us in Fairhope and with 70 pelicans taking flight, will extend a special invitation to them for this wonderful public art endeavor. A special thanks to Jo Patton for her willingness to allow us the honor of co-sponsoring her pelican!

Paul and Cooky (Klein) KennardOur family would like to say thank you for the opportunity to honor our Dad, Mr. Joe Klein, and to make a donation to the community we all love. A photo contest picture that the Fairhope Courier ran in 1964 showing my Dad throwing the cast net off the old wooden Fairhope Pier was the inspiration for the painting of our pelican. This is our proof that when he was not laying brick he was catching mullet! My husband, Paul, has nicknamed our pelican, "Trapper", because he always kidded my Dad that he did not catch the fish, he trapped them. My Dad will be 85 years old St.Patrick's Day. We chose this Art Takes Flight endeavor to honor our Dad with "Trapper", decorated by my brother, Mike Klein.

Kitchens Per Se'Kitchens Per Se' is happy to sponsor the Art Takes Flight Pelican ADDIE-BOO. Kitchens Per Se' is a new business in the Fairhope area and their showroom is located on Hwy 98 across from Sportsman's Marine. They specialize in semi-custom cabinets made by Wood-Mode and will also design your dream kitchen and bath! They use 20/20 Design software as well as hand drawings. David and Yvonne Boucher are the owners/designers and Yvonne is also the artist for ADDIE-BOO.

M & F CasualsStep through the charming, canopied doorway of M & F Casuals and experience southern hospitality at its finest: casually elegant women's clothing in a welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Accessories include the Vera Bradley and Brighton collections, as well as Mycra Pac packable rainwear. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, M & F Casuals offers experienced, friendly, and personalized service for customers with distinctive and discriminating fashion tastes. It is lifestyle affordable dressing at its very best.

Mason and Susan McGowinLong-time residents Mason and Susan McGowin are supporters of the arts in general and more especially, the Art Takes Flight Pelican project.

McSharry's Irish PubMcSharry's Irish Pub, located on the corner of North Bancroft and Equality Streets in downtown Fairhope is the area's only authentic Irish pub. Thre owner, Ronan McSharry, a native of Sligo, on Ireland's northwest coast, opened the pub in September of 2006. McSharry's provides a traditional pub atmosphere complete with traditional Irish music on Sundays. The ambiance is pleasantly casual and intimate with a smoke-free interior or a relaxed seating in the garden 'paddy-o for a smoke. Come join us for a pint of Guinness, poured the way it was meant to be, with a shamrock floating on top. From all of us, slainte! Cheers and a million thanks.

Meehan-D'Oliviera-Frick Group --Merrill Lynch The Meehan-D'Oliviera-Frick Group of Merrill Lynch is located at 601 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-2457/2366/2365. The group consists of Irene Meehan, Sergio D'Oliviera, and Tod Frick. We help our clients achieve their financial objectives through sound research, personalized investment planning, and exemplary service. For more than 24 years, the members of the Meehan-D'Oliveira-Frick Group of Merrill Lynch have provided the expertise to meet the changing and diverse needs of our growing local and international clientele.

Alan B. Melton, DMD, PCDr. Melton has been practicing Dentistry in Fairhope for 9 years and strives to make all patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Melton and his staff work together to provide excellent comprehensive dental care to be your home for a healthy smile.

Anne and Marc MillerStep through the charming, canopied doorway of M & F Casuals and experience southern hospitality at its finest: casually elegant women's clothing in a welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Accessories include the Vera Bradley and Brighton collections, as well as Mycra Pac packable rainwear. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, M & F Casuals offers experienced, friendly, and personalized service for customers with distinctive and discriminating fashion tastes. It is lifestyle affordable dressing at its very best.

Mobile Rug and ShadeMobile Rug & Shade Co. is a Gulf Coast retail institution, founded
seventy years ago. Located in downtown Mobile for its first 35 years, it has
since been located on Springhill Ave., a major thoroughfare, and contains
fifteen thousand square feet of showroom space, a 10.000 square foot carpet
warehouse (Union Ave. Carpet Warehouse) , an upholstery shop and a
drapery workroom. Rug & Shade sells and installs principally in Mobile and
Baldwin Counties carpeting, ceramic tile, wood flooring, and vinyl tile for
homes and businesses. It is a major supplier and installer of custom
draperies, window blinds and all types of shutters, shades, etc. In stock are
thousands of rolls of drapery and upholstery fabrics and area rugs from
such outstanding manufacturers as Karastan, Shaw (Kathy Ireland) and
Oriental Weavers. Shoppers will also find furniture and accessories to
complement their window and floor covering choices. Rug & Shade also offers
shop-at-home services for those requiring additional decorating
services. Above all, the company's sales associates have years-and -years of
experience to impart, making the decorating experience a pleasant one
for its customers.

Judy Niemeyer Team at RE/MAX by the BayMeeting your real estate needs! Everything you need to know concerning buying or selling a home, investment property or commercial property/development can be found right here with The Judy Niemeyer Team. As prominent real estate professionals in our community, we are dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground. The real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day. You need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. The Judy Niemeyer Team will go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. We constantly research the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. We also make sure public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.

Page and Palette, Inc.Page & Palette, a second-generation family business has been a Fairhope Landmark for over 38 years. While browsing the extensive book selection, our customers cannot help but notice the inviting aromas from the Latte Da Coffee Shop. There is a newly expanded art supply department along with a Greeting Card Department which includes Crane Stationery. Visit our beautiful new Living Room which has books and gifts of inspiration. We offer free gift wrap with purchase. Home of the Fairhope Street Artists Directed by Bill Harrison. Page & Palette serves as a community magnet for both literature and art.

J.F. Pate and Associates, Contractors, Inc.J.F.Pate & Associates have been involved in numerous project for the City of Fairhope, notably the elegant new library and the majestic First Baptist Church. Art takes Flight and the flock of colorful pelicans seemed a fitting way to give something back to the citizens of Fairhope.

PatinaPatina Gallery showcases an eclectic blend of fine art by some of the best local, regional and international artists of note working in various mediums. Nancy Fleming, the owner of Patina and herself an artist, comes from a family with deep roots in the artistic community as artists, educators and patrons. Therein, she recognizes the inextricable linkage between access to the arts and its vital role in development of community and individual artistic appreciation. Patina's owners have a long standing commitment to community involvement and support of the arts and education, including directed scholarships. Patina is proud to be part of the Art Takes Flight program which encourages the best partnership of public and private sectors.

AJ, Alicia and Michael PereiraMichael Pereira, the sponsor of the Pelican Biplane, likes old things. In his office you will find a 1946 Zenith Consoltone radio that still works and in his home you will see a 41 inch high Zenith Universal radio that still plays. So no one in his office was surprised to learn of Mike's 1937 WACO Cabin Biplane Model YKS-7. (The acronym WACO stands for the Weaver Aircraft Company that made aircraft from 1919 to 1946. Mike's longest trip in the WACO was from San Diego, California to Wilson, Louisiana. Mike Pereira has worked for the investments firm of Merrill Lynch since December, 1972. Many of his co-workers in the Fairhope office delight in telling him that he was working for Merrill before they were born. Mike's favorite answer to this is Oh--You were liquid assets back then.

Debbie and Michael QuinnFairhope natives, Debbie and Michael Quinn, have seen Fairhope change over the past many years, but the pelicans have always been a part of everyday life. It's wonderful to see such an interesting new flock!

Regions BankRegions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 100 Index and Forbes Magazine's Platinum 400 list of America's best big companies. With more than $140 billion in assets, Regions is one of the nation

Roberts Brothers Real Estate -- Fran and Ken SladeFor over 60 years, Roberts Brothers, Inc. has a long history of serving the Mobile Bay Area in its community endeavors as well as offering comprehensive service in every area of real estate . . . buying, selling and relocating. Roberts Brothers maintains the largest market share in South Alabama with over $460 million in sales annually. Six offices are located at Dauphin Square, Airport Square, Cottage Hill West, Daphne, Fairhope and Saraland to serve the Mobile Bay area. A seventh Mobile Midtown office will be opening in the Spring of 2007. With over 200 professional agents, Roberts Brothers offers its clients extensive advertising and marketing exposure. Roberts Brothers is the South Alabama

Rock Creek Friends Friends of Fairhope artist Wanda Ogletree in the Rock Creek and Rock Creek East subdivisions of Fairhope grouped together to sponsor her in the Art Takes Flight program. They include Dianne and Clay Swanzy, Linda and Jim Willson, Marjorie and Frank Perry, Janice and Ned Labremont, Stephanie and Tony Gasbarro, Helen and Bob Chappelle, Sheila and Paul Banko, Susan and Jack Morrow, Delnora and Pete Norman and Claudia and Bill Ainsworth.

Allan O. RoweAllan Rowe is a retired executive of the General Electric Company, where he was employed for 36 years in finance, strategic planning and compensation and benefits. Since relocating to Fairhope 3 years ago, he has actively supported the Council on Public Art and Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope. He also serves on the Mobile Symphony's Board of Directors. Allan is a former member of the Jobs for America's Graduates National Board of Directors and still provides assistance to this 30 year old school-to-work program.

Tim Simmonds, State Farm InsuranceTim Simmons is a 24 year agent with State Farm Insurance Companies, Providing Insurance and Financial Services. During his career with State Farm, Tim has been a Chairman's Council Award recipient in addition to Ambassador for Travel, Crystal of Excellence, and the National Sales Achievement Award. Tim is also a past president of the Fairhope Rotary Club and a past board member of the Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Tim is married to Jackie and they have 2 children, Amanda who resides in Manhattan, and Paul, a recent graduate of LSU.

St. James Breakfast ClubThe Men Of St. James Breakfast Club meets every Friday morning at Julwin's Restaurant to discuss world affairs and to sponsor worthwhile projects. Contributing to the Art Takes Flight Program are Art Holder, Charlie Bassett, Bob Gentle, Paul Banko, Jim Willson, Thomas Daniel, Clay Swanzy, Ron Haveran and Bruce Fahlberg.

Thompson EngineeringThompson Engineering, celebrating 54 years of engineering excellence, is a multi-disciplined engineering design and environmental consulting firm, headquartered in Mobile on Cottage Hill Road. A TCO company, Thompson has more than 250 personnel, 42 professional engineers and $30 million revenue projects in 26 states, including the Fairhope pier and many others. John Baker of Fairhope is CEO.

University of South Alabama, Baldwin CountyThe University of South Alabama Baldwin County (USABC) is pleased to be a part of Art Takes Flight. Participation in community activities and community service is an integral part of the University

Dale & Bill WallaceBill and Dale Wallace from Jackson, Mississippi have enjoyed a weekend home in Fairhope for the past 13 years.

Weeks Bay Reserve FoundationThe Weeks Bay Reserve Foundation was incorporated in 1990 as a nonprofit organization to support the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in its efforts to protect the pristine coastal area of Baldwin County, Alabama. The Foundation, with over 550 members, supports the Reserve through donations of land and educational exhibits, public awareness and education programs, water quality monitoring efforts and volunteer programs. The Foundation is a strong advocate for the Reserve, raising money to allow the Reserve to develop facilities, including the boardwalk behind the Interpretive Center and the new bog boardwalk, and establish a specimen collection, including live species. The Foundation also pursues land acquisition activities in the Weeks Bay watershed. The Weeks Bay Reserve provides a living laboratory for education and research groups to learn about estuaries in those coastal areas where rivers meet the sea. The Reserve is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and is also part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U. S. Department of Commence.

Welcome Newcomers of the Eastern ShoreWelcome Newcomers Of The Eastern Shore is an organization whose purpose is to welcome those new to the area. The club sponsors programs and activities that promote the charitable, education and social life of club members. The annual membership fee is $25. Suzanne Hansen at (251) 990-6722 is Membership Chairman, and Jerry Lynn Graham at (251) 929-1662 is President. Artist Carol Sailor is a member.